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Post by nowheregirl on May 3, 2007 13:49:37 GMT 1
How many tribute songs can you think of that were written for John Lennon? I know Irma mentioned one by a Dutch band in another thread, but I haven't heard that one.  My favourites are Paul's "Here Today" and George's "All Those Years Ago". I also like "Empty Garden" by Elton John. |
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Post by BudgieWudgieWeed on May 3, 2007 15:50:01 GMT 1
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Post by nowheregirl on May 3, 2007 21:17:10 GMT 1
Yes, that was sad.  I'm glad you translated the lyrics because I would never have understood them. |
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Post by BudgieWudgieWeed on May 4, 2007 9:27:50 GMT 1
yeah. I have to cry every time I see it |
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Post by nowheregirl on May 10, 2007 17:47:07 GMT 1
I found a whole list of tribute songs on Wikipedia. (But I've only heard a few of them.) All Those Years Ago – George Harrison Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) – Elton John Killer’s Eyes – The Kinks The Late Great Johnny Ace – Simon and Garfunkel Here Today – Paul McCartney Life Is Real (Song For Lennon) – Queen Never Let Me Down - David Bowie I Just Shot John Lennon – The Cranberries Weak With Love – Susannah Hoffs Laat Me Slapen – Acda en de Munnik To The Very Marrow – Ivory Wire Dakota – O.A.R |
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Post by lennonfan on May 10, 2007 18:08:33 GMT 1
Thanks, I'll have to check those out. I haven't heard of most of them.  Are there any more? |
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Post by BudgieWudgieWeed on May 10, 2007 18:17:55 GMT 1
I so won't listen most of them  It'd make me only very sad... Maybe later, when I accept the fact he's dead (I admit... I do not.. not yet) |
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Post by nowheregirl on May 11, 2007 13:45:43 GMT 1
Yeah, it is sad. These are a few others I found - Sgt Pepper's Band – Joan Baez Fragile – Sting Moonlight Shadow – Mike Oldfield Scandinavian Skies – Billy Joel Edge Of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks |
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Post by nocturnalquadruped on Jun 22, 2007 10:59:53 GMT 1
If anyone out there knows any better please don't be too hard on me. I have no idea if this song was written about Chapman and the murder of Lennon but read the lyrics and see if you agree. The timing was perfect as it was released in 1981. The band were THE HUMAN LEAGUE and the track was called SECONDS:
All day
hiding from the sun
waiting for the golden one
waiting for your fame
after the parade has gone
Outside was a happy place
every face had a smile like the golden face
for a second
Your knuckles white as your fingers curled
a shot that was heard around the world
for a second
It took seconds of your time to take his life
it took seconds
Love and Peace - Peace and Love
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Post by Euan Buchan on Jun 22, 2007 12:30:28 GMT 1
I know it was minly for George but during the recording of 'Never Without You' in a interview Ringo said it was also a song of his friends that had died including John.
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Post by nowheregirl on Jun 23, 2007 10:13:43 GMT 1
If anyone out there knows any better please don't be too hard on me. I have no idea if this song was written about Chapman and the murder of Lennon but read the lyrics and see if you agree. The timing was perfect as it was released in 1981. The band were THE HUMAN LEAGUE and the track was called SECONDS: I'm not sure if I've ever heard that song, but from reading the lyrics it does sound as if it could be about John. |
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Post by Paola Lennon on Jul 12, 2007 17:16:43 GMT 1
The song "Imagine Me There" by Ringo is also a song for John. When the curtains move In breezes unexpected Don't you worry You well always be protected. Imagine me there When you see the dancing shadows In the moonlight You will alaways have my love To make it alright. Imagine me there Let the dawn break Without heartache All our lives Imagine Never lonely Dream and I'll be By your side Imagine Trust in love and love is everywhere Imagine me there. When the next room Feels as far away as China You can always know, for sure My love will find you. Imagine me there... Sometimes life can be A fragile occupation When I think myself in frantic situations I imagine you there So imagine me there Imagine me there. Course, Ringo made a reference to that beautiful song by John |
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Post by jean on Jul 13, 2007 19:20:49 GMT 1
I don't think I've heard that song before. Which album can I find it on? I like the lyrics - thanks for posting them, Paola.
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Post by nowheregirl on Jul 14, 2007 18:18:35 GMT 1
It's on Ringo Rama.
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Post by nowheregirl on Nov 2, 2007 19:10:45 GMT 1
This is not actually a tribute song, but "Ballrooms of Mars" by T. Rex has the line "John Lennon knows your name and I've seen his".
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I'm glad you translated the lyrics because I would never have understood them.
Are there any more?
It'd make me only very sad... Maybe later, when I accept the fact he's dead (I admit... I do not.. not yet)
